LOST PLACES: MALTA FORTRESS - The secret of the never-conquered coastal fortress WELT HD documentary A desert canyon near the gambling city of Las Vegas, where fortunes were made and fates sealed, a massive building complex on the cliffs of the island of Malta, a rural area in Poland that once connected the world and an island fortress in Scotland with a dramatic history. These decaying ruins and abandoned places are haunted by the ghosts of the past and their secrets are revealed in the documentary. 0:00 Intro 1:40 Gold and silver mine in Nevada, USA: evidence of past glory In the Nevada desert, not far from Las Vegas, lie the ghostly remains of a gold and silver mine that once brought wealth and tragedy. Here, in an inhospitable canyon, adventurers and pioneers dug for gold, attracted by the white quartz veins that contained gold and silver. John Moss, a pioneer and explorer, was one of the first to recognize the valuable deposits. Despite the inhospitable conditions and the dangers of mining, Eldorado Canyon became one of the richest mines in southern Nevada. Today, only dilapidated machinery and structures remain to bear witness to the once thriving gold mining town. 10:59 Former defense complex at Malta Harbor A huge complex that once served to defend the strategically important island stands on the cliffs of Malta. This complex, a mix of old and modern military architecture, reflects Malta's turbulent history. Built by the British in the 19th century, this fortress was equipped with the latest guns and served to ward off enemies, especially during World War II. Despite fears of invasion by the Axis powers, Malta was ultimately spared, and the complex served as a silent guard over the island's south coast. 23:13 Former radio station in Poland In the middle of Poland are the remains of a once powerful radio station. Once the tallest structure in the world, the Radio Warsaw radio mast was an engineering masterpiece of its time. With its enormous height and power, the station was able to reach Poles across the country and Polish communities worldwide. Its sudden collapse in 1991 marked the end of an era, leaving behind a facility that now serves as a forgotten relic of a bygone technological heyday. 33:55 Defence island off Scotland Off the coast of Scotland, near Edinburgh, lies a small island that once played a crucial role in national defence. Equipped with heavy guns, the island was part of a network of defences built during the World Wars to ward off enemy submarines. Despite the latest technology and armament, the island could not prevent tragedies: the first ship sunk by a submarine in World War I, and the last in World War II, both in the waters around this island. Today the island stands deserted, a silent testament to Scotland's warlike past. #doku #lostplaces #documentation 🔵 WELT DOKU YouTube Channel / weltdoku 🔵 The WELT news livestream / @weltvideotv 🔵 WELT Podcasts YouTube Channel / weltpodcast 🔵 WELT news channel YouTube Channel / weltvideotv 🔵 WELT Netzreporter YouTube Channel / dienetzreporter 🔵 The top news on WELT.de http://bit.ly/2rQQD9Q 🔵 The media library on WELT.de http://bit.ly/2Iydxv8 🔵 WELT news channel on Instagram https://bit.ly/IGWELTTV 🔵 WELT on Instagram http://bit.ly/2X1M7Hk